A Memphis man with 13 prior arrests was captured by police Friday after he stole a car at the Getwell Gas Express. But to everyone’s surprise, the suspect was allowed to walk out of jail after he posted a $5,000 bail.
Click here to get the KWAM NewsTalk Memphis App — your number one source for political news in the Mid-South.Police say Orlandas Lynn and Pierre Williams are accused of stealing a GMC Yukon. The owner of the car chased Williams and was able to yank him out of the car. He detained the thug until police arrived.
Lynn was captured a short time later after he crashed the car in a hit-and-run accident. At least one person was injured in the crash.
Lynn is facing theft of property, driving without a valid license, and leaving the scene of an accident with injury.
Memphis Police provided a long list of Lynn’s prior arrests:Theft of Motor Vehicle- June 2020
Arson (Motor Vehicle)- February 2020
Driving Under the Influence- April 2020
Theft From Motor Vehicle- February 2020
Theft of Motor Vehicle- September 2019
Vandalism- August 2019
Shoplifting- January 2019
Simple Assault/Domestic Violence- April 2016
Simple Assault/Domestic Violence- May 2013
Shoplifting- December 2012
Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing and Violation of Protection Order- June 2012
Vandalism- May 2012
Residential Burglary- October 2011
Could someone in the district attorney’s office explain why this thug was set free?
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